Panasonic Vdr D250 Operating Instructions Manual

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With a computer
Before using with a computer (Windows)
With a computer
Before using with a computer (Windows)
∫When using a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) recorded on this unit
≥Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.
∫When using a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R recorded on this unit
≥Before using the disc on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.
∫When using an SD card recorded on this unit
≥We will not guarantee proper operation of this unit if 
you use software other than that supplied with this 
unit to read/write data to the unit.
What you can do with a computer
Can doSoftware used
Playing back on a computer DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied)
Copying a disc DVD-MovieAlbum CopyTool (supplied)
Editing motion pictures 
(DVD-RAM only)DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied)
Creating a DVD-Video discDVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied) and 
DVDfunSTUDIO (supplied)
Can doSoftware used
Playing back on a computerCommercially available DVD-Video playback 
software
Can doSoftware used
Playing back on a computerStandard Windows picture viewer or a 
commercially available picture viewer
Copying files to a computer Windows Explorer
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Before using with a computer (Windows)
With a computer
The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
∫DVD-RAM Driver
This is necessary to configure the unit as a drive on a computer.
DVDForm:
This is used to format DVD-RAM on a computer.
∫DVD-MovieAlbum
DVD-MovieAlbumSE:
This software is for playing back and editing* VR format motion pictures.
By using DVD-MovieAlbumSE with this unit, it is possible to perform playback and editing* of the 
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format). It is also possible to transfer exported data to DVDfunSTUDIO.
Playing back and editing* DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR format).
APlayback area
BThumbnails
Disc contents are shown.
CEditing buttons*
* Editing can only be performed on a DVD-RAM.
DVD-MovieAlbum CopyTool:
This is used when creating a copy of a VR format disc.
Copy the data to the hard disk of the computer and then write it to another DVD-RAM.
Contents on provided CD-ROM
DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW(VR)
A
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With a computer
Before using with a computer (Windows)
∫DVDfunSTUDIO
This software is for creating a DVD-Video disc.
Use this software when burning a DVD-Video disc from motion pictures edited using 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE. For details, refer to page 127.
1 Export the images from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) with 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
AFile Export
2 Create a DVD menu with DVDfunSTUDIO, then write the data to a 
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
BDVD menus created
Arrange the motion pictures exported from DVD-MovieAlbumSE in the DVD menu and edit the 
menu design.
CBurning button
The contents start being written to disc.
3 A DVD-Video disc is created.
Playback is possible on a DVD player that supports 8 cm (3z) DVD-Video.
∫Acrobat Reader
To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required.
If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer, you can install it from the 
CD-ROM. Click the [Acrobat Reader] in [Setup Menu], and follow the on-screen messages to 
install.
DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW(VR)DVD-RW/
DVD-R
DVD-Video
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Before using with a computer (Windows)
With a computer
≥A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications.
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected 
through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
≥Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with 
any other USB cables.)
∫DVD-RAM Driver
∫DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some 
computers cannot be used.
≥This software can not be used on Macintosh.
≥DirectX 9.0b will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64-bit operating 
system is not guaranteed.
≥Depending upon the environment of your computer, if it does not support USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed), for 
example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly 
when you play back recorded images. DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR format) can be used if you 
insert them in the computer’s internal DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR format) compatible drive.
Operating environment
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
CPUIntel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher (1 GHz or higher recommended) or 
Intel Celeron 633 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
(Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or higher recommended for Windows XP)
RAM128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more (1024k768 pixels or 
more recommended)
4 MB video memory or more
Free hard disk 
space200 MB or more
Necessary softwareDirectX 8.1, 9.0, 9.0a, 9.0b, 9.0c
Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later
DVD-RAM Driver
SoundDirectSound Support
Windows compatible sound device
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With a computer
Before using with a computer (Windows)
∫DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some 
computers cannot be used.
≥This software can not be used on Macintosh.
≥DirectX 9.0b will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.
≥Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
≥Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible. 
≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish. 
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players. 
≥Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition and Tablet PC Edition is not 
guaranteed.
≥This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows ME, Windows NT and 64-bit operating system.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥If your computer does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when 
writing data to disc.
≥Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits color) or higher.
Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display] and 
select [Settings] tab, and then adjust [Screen resolution] and [Color quality].
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
CPUIntel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
RAM256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more
4 MB video memory or more
Free hard disk space200 MB or more
≥When writing to a disc, the same amount of free space as the disc is 
necessary.
Necessary softwareDirectX 9.0b, 9.0c
≥If you install the software in a computer that is not compatible with 
DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are 
unsure whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the 
maker of your computer.
Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later
SoundDirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port [USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) recommended]
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Before using with a computer (Windows)
With a computer
∫Using Built-in SD Drive
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS.
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
CPUIntel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher
RAM32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
InterfaceUSB 1.1 or later — A type
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With a computer
Before using with a computer (Windows)
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software 
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this 
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly 
return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or 
dealers from which you made the purchase. 
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described 
on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively 
“Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the 
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, 
to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purposes.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent 
either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. 
Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or 
damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the 
Software.
Article 6 Limitation of Liability
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, 
including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a 
particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be 
uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any 
damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the 
appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of 
the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must 
destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s 
own expense.
End User License Agreement
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Installation (Windows)
With a computer
Installation (Windows)
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥Before starting the installation, close any other software applications which are running.
≥Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the software is being installed.
≥Install DVD-RAM Driver and then install DVD-MovieAlbumSE or DVDfunSTUDIO.
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive 
icon in [My Computer].
2 Click [DVD-RAM Driver].
≥The software application may not run properly if you cancel the installation at 
any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel].
3 Click [Driver and Formatter Setup].
≥If an [Information] or [Question] message appears, continue to follow the 
on-screen messages to install it.
4 Click [Next].
Do not connect the USB cable before installing the DVD-RAM Driver.
If the DVD-RAM Driver is installed after connecting this unit and the computer with the 
USB cable, this unit may not be correctly recognized by the computer.
(The DVD-RAM Driver has a driver for USB connection.)
Installing DVD-RAM Driver
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Installation (Windows)
5 Read carefully through the End User License 
Agreement (l117), then click [Yes].
≥You cannot install the application if you click [No].
6 Click [Next].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.
7When installation is complete, some notes will appear:
Check the contents, then click [k] at the top right of 
window.
8 Click [Finish].
Windows 2000 only:
The detection of device will start, after which it will take several minutes 
for the computer to detect the device. When detecting the device is 
complete, a message that prompts you to reboot will appear:
Click [Yes].
∫If any trouble has occurred while installing DVD-RAM Driver:
When the [Block] is selected in the [Driver Signing Options] in the [System Properties], the 
installation procedure will not complete. Select [Warn] and try again.
To check and change the setting, select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Performance 
and Maintenance] #) [System] and select [Driver Signing] of the [Hardware] tab.
∫About the [RAMASST] support tool:
[RAMASST] is a support tool for Windows XP that disables the drive’s CD writing function so that 
data can be written from a computer to a DVD-RAM.
When you install the DVD-RAM Driver, [RAMASST] is automatically installed and displayed in 
[Startup].
The computer must be rebooted for the driver to work.
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Installation (Windows)
With a computer
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive 
icon in [My Computer].
2 Click [DVD-MovieAlbum].
≥The software application may not run properly if you cancel the installation at 
any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel].
≥Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install 
DirectX 9.0b. If so, click [Yes], and install it.
If you install the software in a computer that is not compatible with DirectX 
9.0b or 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are unsure whether 
or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your computer.
3 Click [Next].
4 Select [NTSC] for the TV system, click [Next].
5 Click [Next].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.
6 Click [Finish].
Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE
The computer must be rebooted for the application to work.
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